Maybank Posts Net Profit Of RM2.69 Bln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose by 2.4 per cent to RM2.69 billion from RM2.62 billion a year ago. 

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CIMB Completes RM1.38 Bln Tokenised Sukuk Settlement Pilot Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has completed a pilot test of tokenised sukuk settlement using tokenised deposits, involving RM1.38 billion worth of tokenised sukuk subscribed by 12 institutional investors.

Six Pct GDP Growth Boosts Investors' Confidence In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Malaysia’s second-quarter economic growth of six per cent as an outstanding achievement that strengthens investors’ confidence in the country.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, with utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services counters continuing to provide support to the local bourse.

Malaysia Must Strengthen Market Foundations To Stay Competitive – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must go beyond embracing new technologies by strengthening market foundations, improving efficiency and widening access to capital to keep its financial and capital markets competitive, resilient and relevant.

Supply For Medical Device Industry Remain Stable Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The supply outlook for the medical device industry remains stable amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Keyfield Announces US$24.7 Mln Inai Kenanga Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd has acquired Inai Kenanga, a mega trailing suction hopper dredger, for a cash consideration of US$24.7 million (US$1=RM4.02). 

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by mild buying interest after recent gains, although a stronger greenback limited further upside, said an analyst. 

Alliance Bank Shares Up 1.82 Pct After 1Q Net Profit Jumps 25 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s share price rose 1.82 per cent in early trade on Thursday, after the company posted a higher net profit in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027), yesterday.

Mainland China Postgraduates At UKM Help Empower Special Needs Students

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A group of postgraduate students from mainland China at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is helping to economically empower special needs students from a school in Ampang, Selangor, with skills that will help them find employment and improve their economic status.

FBM KLCI Futures Opened Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mixed on Thursday.